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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.51, 4,720.35 and 956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.51, 4,720.35 and 956.25 is: 1,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.51 : 4,720.35 = 956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.51/4,720.35 = 956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.51x = 4,720.35 × 956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.51x = 4,513,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,834.69/3,147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.10

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